Winter Recreation
It is time to plan a winter vacation to Red Lodge, Montana. Because of its location at the foot of the spectacular Beartooth Mountains, Red Lodge has plenty of snow for enjoying winter activities like skiing and snowmobiling.
Cold weather sends some people indoors but in Red Lodge, Montana, snow and Winter conditions sends people gleefully outside to enjoy all the Winter sports possible in the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains and wilderness.
Skiing
Downhill skier and shredders will enjoy hitting the mostly intermediate slopes at Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort. The area receives about 250 inches of annual snowfall and features 65 trails and groomed slopes, 30 acres advanced chute skiing and a 2,400-foot vertical drop from the summit at nearly 9,500 feet. Cross country skiers can challenge themselves on 15 kilometers of groomed trails at the Red Lodge Nordic Center.
Snowcoach
Red Lodge visitors and their families can check out Yellowstone National Park in a truly spectacular way and stay warm in a snowcoach. Tours book quickly out of nearby Cooke City, so early reservations are recommended. Check road closure and weather reports.
Guides & Tours
Consider a snowcoach ride, sleigh ride, guided cross country skiing tour, or snowmobile adventure when you are lucky enough to be in the Red Lodge area during the Winter.
Sleigh Rides
Take a sleigh ride through Red Lodge and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate with the whole family. A bonfire and good old fashioned Montana hospitality will keep you warm as well.
Snowshoeing
Popular snowshoeing areas in Red Lodge include the Red Lodge Nordic Ski Center and area trails near the West Fork of Rock Creek and the Silver Run Trail loops.
Ice Climbing
Red Lodge offers a few ice climbing areas like those formed near Rock Creek, Stillwater River, areas near East and West Rosebud Lakes, and Silver Falls in Lake Fork Canyon.
Ice Fishing
Glacier Lake is a two-mile, hearty hike for determined anglers who want to catch fresh fish in the Winter, located off Red Lodge’s Rock Creek Headwaters.
Ice Skating
Ice skaters can enjoy an outdoor rink at Red Lodge Ice as well as other indoor and outdoor facilities near Red Lodge.
Kids Winter Fun
Just because it’s Winter and cold outside doesn’t mean kids can’t enjoy all the snow in Red Lodge with you and the whole family. Just bundle up warmly, take a sleigh ride and have fun learning to ski, snowshoe, or ice fish together.
